2023 Gau-Algesheim Riesling VDP.Aus Ersten Lagen trocken "Terra Fusca", Rheinhessen, Germany

Fester, somewhat smokier and distinctly herbaceous, also a bit maritime scent with fine yellow fruit aromas, crab meat, seaweed, a bit of pepper and noticeable minerality. Ripe, firm, sweetly juicy fruit with dark, bitter, somewhat smoky and again slightly peppery spice, fine acidity, grip of ripe tannin, again crab meat and a bit of seaweed on the palate, lasting, medium strength, blackberry traces, then also raspberries, some depth, very good, again slightly sweet finish with plenty of spice and delicate bitterness.

Best to drink: Mitte 2025 bis 2030+. What our ratings mean